Saw-toothed Prionine vs Dogwood Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saw-toothed Prionine | Dogwood Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorysthenes buquetii | Synanthedon scitula |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Sesiidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm | 18–23 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Saw-toothed Prionine
A large prionine beetle with strongly serrated antennae and a dark reddish-brown body, found across mainland Southeast Asia. It is a significant pest of sugarcane, with larvae boring into the root crown. Adults emerge during the monsoon season.
Did You Know?
In Thailand, adults are attracted to lights in huge numbers during the monsoon and are collected for human consumption.
Dogwood Borer
A clearwing moth whose larvae bore beneath the bark of dogwood, apple, and other trees. It is a significant pest of apple orchards on dwarfing rootstocks.
Did You Know?
It preferentially attacks the swollen graft unions on dwarf apple trees, which can kill productive orchard trees.